Kentucky Derby Fest: Festival Day at the Downs

Enjoy a day at the races with the Kentucky Derby Festival at the Kentuckiana Honda Dealers Day at the Downs.

Doors open at 11:30 AM and Post Time for the first race is at 12:40 PM. The afternoon’s third race is named for the Derby Festival. The 2025 KDF Chair and the Derby Festival Queen and Royal Court will present an engraved silver tray to the winning jockey, trainer and owner.

Highlights include:

• Located on the 4th floor Skye Terrace (all tickets are reserved seating)
• Table of 8 includes access to live in-room mutuel tellers, self-service wagering machines and restrooms
• Offers tiered, covered balcony to view the races
• Open bar, including both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
• Chef’s table buffet
• Access to offsite parking at the Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center (subject to space availability)
• Official Race Day Program

Reserved Seating: $375 each; $3,000 for a table of 8

Preferred Seating: $400 each; $3,200 for a table of 8

*(Tickets will be available for pick-up at the Kentucky Derby Festival Headquarters, located at 1001 South Third Street. Open Weekdays: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. PLEASE NOTE: In April 2025, ticketholders will be notified by the ticket office when tickets are available for pick-up)